Best restaurants in West Hollywood

Somni

★★★ Michelin$$$$Contemporary, Spanish

Chef Aitor Zabala and his dedicated team have awakened Somni, Catalan for "dream," from a long sleep and have fashioned this revamped iteration as a distinctly personal and unique dining experience. Tucked away just off Santa Monica Avenue, the dining room's soothing, creamy palette with light wood and glass is marked by a colorful bull's head from the original spot, hinting at the Spanish-inflected cuisine. A procession of small bites is meticulously arranged and endlessly creative, sating diners with an abundance of rich flavors and textural interplay (think mussel escabeche, gazpacho, or th

Providence

★★★ Michelin$$$$french

As has been the case since opening in 2005, purity and precision are the underpinnings of Chef Michael Cimarusti's California cooking, and his cuisine has grown even more impressive over the years. The tasting menu blends global inspiration and classic technique with a modern sensibility, and sources the freshest and most sustainable seafood, often wild-caught from American waters. At no point during the meal will you doubt its impeccable quality, especially while savoring dishes such as a tart of lobster mousse and box crab set in a crab beurre blanc, or roasted monkfish with cauliflower and

Nozawa Bar

★ Michelin$$$$Japanese, Sushi

Nozawa Bar is secreted away in the back of the Beverly Hills location of Sugarfish, yet this jewel box is entirely independent of the local chain it's housed within. Omakase is the sole dining option here, served as multiple courses of nigiri along with some sashimi and handrolls. Each sequence centers on exceptional seafood, most of it sourced from local waters. The menu features both tradition and novelty. Start with the perfectly crunchy jellyfish dressed with ponzu. This might be followed by an impressive presentation of deliciously tender slivered octopus. Sushi highlights include the del

Meteora

★ Michelin$$$$Creative, Contemporary

This whimsical, immersive space is a touch otherworldly, with its tangled greenery, moody lighting, and trance-y soundtrack, but guests will be happy to fall under its spell when they taste Chef Jordan Kahn’s singular cuisine. Primal live-fire cooking combines with a zero-waste ethos and a treasure trove of sustainably sourced wild and organic ingredients to create dishes that are as memorable as they are delicious. Charred yam with a buttery sauce accented with smoked trout roe and grilled hazelnuts is more than the sum of its parts, and a dish of honey-grilled Sue Buxton scallops is sided by

Osteria Mozza

★ Michelin$$$$Italian

A perennial hit since opening (expect a wait), this decade-old darling continues to please with creative cocktails and Italian cuisine. The décor veers from typical osteria-style, thanks to handsome dark-wood paneling and a white marble counter but nab a seat at the Mozza bar for a prime view of the antipasti preparation.Bread is something of an obsession here, as is the mozzarella menu. Chef Nancy Silverton's team strives to show you around the corners of Italian cooking, The crispy chicken leg is pure and simple comfort food, and pastas are unsurprisingly phenomenal—try the orecchiette with

Gwen

★ Michelin$$$$Steakhouse, American

During the day, this attractive butcher shop sells humanely raised meats from local partner farms. At night, the glowing dining room comes alive, showcasing the same upscale cuts prepared with panache in a room that conjures Art Deco glamour with crystal chandeliers and a roaring fireplace. The menu, meanwhile, offers something for everyone. Start with house-made charcuterie or perhaps smoked beets with leek ash yogurt before picking up the pace with heartier courses like pastas (lobster ravioli with confit leeks) and wood-fire grilled steaks. A seat at the chef’s counter offers a prime vantag

Jon & Vinny’s

Bib Gourmand$$Italian-American

Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo opened the original location of this easygoing Italian-American café in 2015, and it’s been busy-busy ever since. The slender room is soaked in sun thanks to the skylights and features a long counter that stretches the length of the open kitchen. The team works the wood-fired grill and blazing oven with ease, the servers are on point, and even after all these years, the food is as charming as ever. There are plenty of pizzas, all of them with lightly charred edges and topped with everything from smoked ham to vodka sauce. But don’t slouch on the rest of the menu, lik

Pizzeria Mozza

Bib Gourmand$$Pizza, Italian

How many pizzerias can claim this kind of track record? Open since 2006, Mozza is so much more than a mere neighborhood haunt. Co-owner Nancy Silverton rules this corner of Melrose Avenue with several restaurants, and this longstanding hotspot boasts a sunny-yellow exterior and orange canopy for a Mediterranean scene. Donning bare wood tables and skylights, the dining room is casual in look, but from the salads to the pizzas, one will find proper care and sourcing. Pizzas topped with the likes of leeks and lemon zest or mozzarella and Fresno chiles land with puffy, golden edges. Not to be miss

Lalibela

Bib Gourmand$$ethiopian

Light streams in through the windows of this tranquil family affair in Little Ethiopia where a congenial team oversees a simply adorned setting that feels like a humble abode. They are content to let the food do the talking and offer a colorful selection of Ethiopian classics with vegetables and meat alike arriving on oversized silver platters lined with injera. Best shared with a group, the "veggie utopia" offers immediate insight into their talents, spotlighting lentils seasoned with berbere and turmeric. Finely chopped kitfo is something of a house specialty and the spicy Somali variation,

🕐 11:00-22:00

Ardor

$$$Californian, Mediterranean Cuisine

If a luxury spa ran a restaurant, it would probably look something like Ardor. Cushy white velvet and leather booths, white and beige staff uniforms, and enough verdant greenery to rival a small forest match the equally chic aesthetic at its parent venue, the West Hollywood EDITION hotel. The prices are high too, not that any hotel guests would even notice. But know that there is plenty of substance and care packed onto this vegetable-forward menu. Tandoor carrots with hummus and paprika vinaigrette or grilled dukkah-crusted ahi tuna with yogurt make for satisfying, clean eating. Dry-aged lamb

Connie & Ted’s

$$$Seafood

This West Coast shack has serious East Coast vibes and sources sustainable, wild-caught seafood from both the Atlantic and Pacific. With an extensive raw bar, parking lot strewn with shells and a funky interior plastered with seafaring knickknacks, it’s a fitting tribute to Chef Michael Cimarusti’s New England origins. Chowder is a must, and this particular order offers a tempting flight of three: creamy New England, tomato-based Manhattan and buttery Rhode Island. The lobster roll, packed with tail and claw meat, is a gem, while chilled seafood platters and the grilled catch of the day are gr

Zira Uzbek Kitchen

$$Uzbek

Owner Azim Rahmatov brings the flavors of his native Uzbekistan to Los Angeles with Zira Uzbek Kitchen. Located in the Fairfax District, this restaurant has an engaging ambience complete with tile floors, pale stucco walls and wood furnishings decorated with ikat fabrics and pillows. Zira highlights the unique cuisine of this former Soviet republic that sits at the crossroads of China and Europe, and the name, which translates to cumin, harkens back to the spice trade of the Silk Road in the 15th century. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the menu spotlights traditional cooking with salads, savo

🕐 Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

Ronan

$$$Italian

Aim for the two-story floral mural to find this Italian favorite with a dive bar-feel and plenty of LA style. Sit in the lovely patio, or head inside to the black marble bar. Other options include booths as well as an attractive communal table crafted from a varnished wood slab. Diners can expect to see pizza dough stretched, blenders whirring and the wood-fired oven crackling, all of which contribute to Ronan's swank allure.Come for their hand-stretched Neopolitan pizza, as well as their shared plates using seasonal produce and ingredients, with appetizers like their spring arancini with past

Funke

$$$$italian

Chef Evan Funke, who also runs Felix and Mother Wolf, is at it again with this eponymous restaurant. Set in a three-story 1930s art deco building, it's a stunning tribute to Italian cooking, with handmade pasta taking center stage (there's even a glassed-in room to watch them at work). Tall ceilings, red leather booths, and stone tables with brown leather/suede chairs set a stunning tone for a menu that pulls from their sister restaurants while remaining true to itself. Start with their pillowy focaccia, then savor a plate of tender South Pacific blue prawns in a garlicky salsa verde. Handmade

🕐 Mo-Th 17:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su off

Avra

$$$$Greek, Seafood

The laid-back luxury of the Greek islands has arrived, thanks to this cavernous beauty that has stolen the hearts of all and sundry. There's a breezy elegance inside; add on a menu of clean and classic flavors and you’ll instantly get the drift. Pull up a chair and be greeted by olives, radishes, and hummus to snack on while perusing the menu. Seafood is supreme, although the Greek salad keeps its promise of crunch and punch. Diners may then select their "catch" and have it cooked to specification—behold the wonderfully crisp and fleshy St. Pierre (John Dory). Tuna sashimi is a bliss-filled bi

Miura

$$$$Sushi, Japanese

Miura ushers in a reinvention and a fresh start for an address long revered as a destination for outstanding sushi. Its second floor perch set among the pedestrian-only Two Rodeo Drive shopping galleria, is a soothing and serene room with a satin-smooth wood counter. One's attention is squarely on the personable American-born Chef Derek Wilcox, who has trained extensively in Japan and worked in New York City. His attention to detail and level of refinement is evident throughout the omakase, as he grills snow crab over charcoal, and lightly smokes wild bluefin tuna over rice straw. The nigiri i

CUT

$$$$Steakhouse, American

Tucked inside the sleek Four Seasons Hotel, this steakhouse from Wolfgang Puck isn't pulling any punches when it comes to luxury. Offering the finest cuts of beef from Australia and America to Japan, this is a place for a deep-pocketed crowd, and the elegant dining room with banquette seating is the ideal setting for a power meal. Chilled prawns or oysters on the half shell are classic openers, and it may prove difficult to stop nibbling on the sundried tomato Parker house rolls and the house-knotted pretzels, served with roasted pepper and walnut dip. Creekstone filet mignon with Armagnac gre

Angelini Osteria

$$$Italian

The heartfelt cooking at this longstanding osteria has been drawing crowds since Gino and Elizabeth Angelini first opened back in 2001. In a city that rolls out the red carpet for the hottest new thing and moves on just as quickly, such a tenure is no small feat. The service brigade leans old school, and their generous spirit defies the gruff stereotype. The lengthy menu covers the spectrum, but well-established favorites include grilled calamari with pomegranate seeds, linguini with Santa Barbara sea urchin and a proper tiramisu for dessert. Bottled sauces are available for take-home as well.

IMA

$$$$Japanese, Sukiyaki

Few restaurants place such an emphasis on both sukiyaki and shabu-shabu as this classic-meets-contemporary retreat, where premium A5 Wagyu beef reigns supreme. Glass and blonde wood panels lend a cool and airy vibe; while floor tiles, ambient lighting, and custom bamboo blinds make things specially intimate.Inside, tables are outfitted with a conventional grill for cooking. Your meal may begin with such cold bites as arugula and spinach ohitashi with lobster or a shiso-infused vichyssoise. Diners may then go for the traditional, special, or à la carte sukiyaki, complete with an appetizer, unab

matū

$$$$Steakhouse, Californian

Matū may have wood panels, exposed brick walls and plenty of gleaming brass, but this isn't your typical temple of masculinity. Instead, this Beverly Hills steakhouse adds a little romance to its chic digs. The inviting ambience is elevated by an open kitchen with views of the action, and the warm, courteous wait staff rounds out the experience. Steaks hail from New Zealand (matū is a Māori word) and their wood-fired preparation delivers on the promise of tender and juicy meat. Wagyu is usually a budget buster, but here it's offered at an accessible price. Its delicate, exceptional flavor will

Tempura Endo

$$$$Japanese, Tempura

There are few restaurants in the country dedicated solely to tempura, a Japanese style of cooking that is so much more than just “frying.” Tempura Endo in Beverly Hills is one such rare breed. Though there are tables woven throughout the restaurant, aim for a seat at the counter in front of the handmade copper cauldron. The tasting menus are on the pricey side, but such is the cost for a parade of vegetables and seafood dipped and fried delicately and served one at a time by the chef himself. Ribs of sweet corn, scallops from Hokkaido, broccolini, and snapper wrapped in shiso are all carefully

Chi Spacca

$$$$Italian, Steakhouse

The carnivorous heart of Nancy Silverton’s “Mozzaplex” is as strong as ever. A modern Italian take on the old-school steakhouse, the restaurant boasts a steady menu of classics that seem to have only gotten better with age. Is there a better beginning than the indulgent focaccia di recco? Is there a chicken more compelling than the pollo alla diavola? The team makes the most of smoke and live fire, as big proteins pass through the wood-burning oven. Indeed, this is hearty cooking that is seasoned boldly and keenly seasonal, served in a space that is intimate and energized at once. A superb win

Petit Trois

$$$French

Open and operating non-stop from noon until late night, this narrow room is always full and the counter is always cramped. While the setting may not sound overly comfortable, there is a focus on service, which makes every meal here a pleasant experience from start to finish.The French hip-hop in the background eschews tradition, but the cooking does the exact opposite. This menu is a canon of bistro favorites, like garlicky escargots de Bourgogne, steak frites with mustard sauce and what may be the city’s best omelet. Try their "Big Mec," a double cheeseburger with bordelaise and house sauce a

Pizzeria Sei

$$Pizza, Contemporary

Thick or thin. Sauced or left bare. Traditional or irreverent. Pizza is the shape-shifter of the culinary world, with seemingly endless variations and an insatiable appetite for the newest iteration. Enter Pizzeria Sei, where individual pies are made with a Japan-meets-Italy flair. A handful of diners perch at the counter to watch the chefs hard at work prepping these savory treats. Wondering where the Japanese comes into play? It's the cornicione—with its trademark puffy pinch with a mochi-like chew. White pies are more offbeat, as in the Bismarck topped with a poached egg, while red pies lea

Lielle

$$$$Californian, European Contemporary

Some reservations feel like a victory, and scoring a table at Chef Marcus Jernmark's white-hot Lielle is exactly that. Everyone is here for a taste of his Californian cuisine, where the concise product-focused tasting menu may be supplemented by the likes of agnolotti del plin with Gruyère cheese custard, black truffles and beurre noisette. Jernmark's cooking is precise and skillful yet far from fussy, as in aged shima aji crudo with cool, grilled sweet peas and cucumber brunoise or California squab grilled over pine and accompanied by a crisp salad dressed with a vinaigrette of miso made from